Laurel School
| Laurel School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | |
 | |
1 Lyman Circle , 44122 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°28′56″N 81°30′46″W / 41.48222°N 81.51278°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school, Independent school |
| Motto | <Abeunt Studia in Mores> (<"Studies pass on into morals." Through a contemporary lens: "Education builds character.">) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | n/a |
| Established | 1896 |
| Founder | Jennie Prentiss |
| NCES School ID | A1790412[1] |
| Head of school | Christina Breen[2] |
| Teaching staff | 70.0 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | EC–Grade 12 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Enrollment | 590[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6:1[3] |
| Campus type | Suburban and rural campuses |
| Color(s) | Green and White [4] |
| Mascot | Gator |
| Nickname | Gators[4] |
| Publication | Highlights Magazine, School of Thought blog |
| Yearbook | Laurel Leaves |
| Website | www |
Laurel School is a private school for girls in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1896 by Jennie Prentiss[5] and operates on two campuses; the Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights and the Butler Campus in Novelty.[6]
Notable alumnae
[edit] | This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (July 2024) |
- Natalie Babbitt, author and illustrator
- Tamara Broderick, mathematician and computer scientist
- Kay Chorao, artist, illustrator, and writer
- Christine Chubbuck, television journalist
- Amanda Cinalli, professional soccer player
- Constance Coleman Richardson, painter
- Donna Ferrato, photojournalist and activist
- Amy Graves, physicist
- Marcia Gygli King, artist
- Jean Harris, convicted murderer and former head of the Madeira School
- Josephine Herrick, photographer, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and teacher
- Marne Levine, businesswoman
- Katharine Lee Reid, art historian
- Taylor Thierry, WNBA player[7]
- Mary Ellen Wohl, physician and clinical researcher
- Dare Wright, children's author, model, and photographer
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for LAUREL SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Head of School". Laurel School. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Nichewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved February 2, 2017.
- ^ "History". Laurel School. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Campuses and Directions". Laurel School. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Taylor Thierry College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
External links
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Laurel School.
  | This Cuyahoga County, Ohio school article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
Categories:
- Shaker Heights, Ohio
- Private elementary schools in Ohio
- Private middle schools in Ohio
- Private high schools in Ohio
- Private K–12 schools in the United States
- Girls' schools in Ohio
- High schools in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
- National Association of Independent Schools
- Educational institutions established in 1896
- 1896 establishments in Ohio
- Northeastern Ohio school stubs